Risk Management Analyst (m/f/d)

Mitsui & Co. Deutschland GmbH; Düsseldorf; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work up to 2 days per week

30 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Holiday and Christmas bonuses

Mobility allowance

Bike leasing (JobRad)

Regular team events

Job summary

Mitsui & Co., Ltd. is a leading global trading and investment company with a broad footprint in chemicals, infrastructure, steel, IT, and logistics. Mitsui & Co.

Deutschland GmbH seeks a Risk Management Analyst to join the Risk Management Department on a full-time basis. The role covers evaluating credit, market, country, and investment risks for the Mitsui EMEA network and delivering data-driven risk guidance to senior management.

Qualifications

• University degree in Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Law, or a related discipline.
• Experience in B2B risk management, preferably within an international trading company, commercial or investment bank, credit insurer, or comparable environment.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, particularly in the assessment of consolidated financial statements.
• Good understanding of accounting and finance, including corporate finance and project finance concepts.
• Understanding international commercial practices, including payment methods, trade finance, and Incoterms.
• Familiarity with insolvency proceedings, collateral management, and debt recovery processes.
• Understanding of international macroeconomic developments and their impact on business operations.

Responsibilities

• Managing risk matters across credit, market, country, and investment risks for Mitsui EMEA and affiliated companies.
• Conducting quantitative and qualitative risk assessments of counterparties and opportunities.
• Providing recommendations on credit lines, trading limits, and investments to business units and senior management.
• Performing due diligence by visiting counterparties and gathering risk information.
• Monitoring overdue receivables, credit limit breaches, and reporting findings to management.
• Developing debt recovery strategies and liaising with debtors, insurers, and legal professionals.
• Delivering seminars and trainings to strengthen risk awareness across departments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Business English

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Initiative and ownership

Education

University degree in Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Law, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Office applications

Job description

Mitsui & Co., Ltd. is one of the world's leading trading and investment companies, operating through a global network of 119 offices across 62 countries. Leveraging our diverse expertise and international reach, we are committed to delivering innovative, customer-focused solutions and creating sustainable value for our business partners and society.

Mitsui & Co. Deutschland GmbH is active across a broad range of business sectors, including Chemicals & Plastics, Infrastructure & Machinery, Steel Products, Information Technology, and Logistics.

We are looking to fill the following position in our Risk Management Department as soon as possible:

Risk Management Analyst (m/f/d)

Full-time 38,5 hrs/week, permanent employment

Key responsibilities:

• Managing a broad range of risk matters, including credit, market, country, and investment risks relating to the businesses of Mitsui EMEA (primarily Mitsui & Co. Deutschland GmbH) and affiliated companies.
• Conducting comprehensive quantitative and qualitative risk assessments of counterparties, business partners, and investment opportunities.
• Providing expert recommendations and guidance to business departments and senior management regarding credit lines, trading limits, and investment decisions.
• Performing due diligence by visiting and interviewing counterparties, credit agencies, and other relevant stakeholders to gather information and evaluate risk exposures.
• Monitoring overdue receivables and credit limit breaches, identifying root causes, recommending corrective actions, and reporting findings to management.
• Monitoring long and short positions and analysing risk events, including limit excesses, loss limit breaches, and maximum risk volume exceedances.
• Supporting the management and resolution of unexpected or emerging risk issues.
• Developing and implementing debt recovery strategies across the EMEA region while liaising with debtors, insurers, legal counsel, insolvency practitioners, and courts.
• Delivering seminars, workshops, and training initiatives to strengthen risk awareness and risk management competencies across business departments.

Your qualifications and Experience:

• University degree in Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Law, or a related discipline.
• Experience in B2B risk management, preferably within an international trading company, commercial or investment bank, credit insurer, or comparable environment.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, particularly in the assessment of consolidated financial statements.
• Solid knowledge of accounting and finance, including corporate finance and project finance concepts.
• Understanding international commercial practices, including payment methods, trade finance, and Incoterms.
• Familiarity with insolvency proceedings, collateral management, and debt recovery processes.
• Good understanding of international macroeconomic developments and their potential impact on business operations.

Your skills and competencies:

• Business-fluent English, both written and spoken.
• German and/or Japanese language skills would be an advantage.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Ability to quickly understand complex business issues and translate them into practical risk assessments.
• Strong organizational skills with a structured, independent, and results-oriented approach to work.
• High level of initiative, accountability, and ownership.
• Proactive mindset with strong planning, execution, monitoring, and follow-up capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the confidence to engage effectively across different levels of the organization.
• Strong team spirit, reliability, and professional integrity.
• Openness to career mobility within the Mitsui Group and an interest in gaining experience across different businesses and international locations.

Your Benefits at Mitsui:

• Flexible working hours (38.5-hour week)
• Remote work up to 2 days per week
• 30 days of annual leave
• Attractive training and development opportunities
• Company pension scheme and capital-forming benefits
• Holiday and Christmas bonuses
• Mobility allowance (e.g., public transport)
• Bike leasing (JobRad)
• Discounted fitness programs and employee benefits
• Regular team events